I don't buy this "they should be punished for their FT capabilities" angle argument. It can be a detriment if and when they get to the line, it comes up. This intentional fouling is just being an asshole.
The league added the 24 second clock, removed hand checking, added the three point line, all in an attempt to make the game more entertaining. They don't give a fuck about purity. They'll rid the game of freethrows all together if it means improving the product.
By vire Go To Postit may not be an interesting game, but it's an interesting case study.
this game
Flopping CAN'T work in the playoffs, refs call less fouls and game is tighter.
Waitaminute a TECH? For what?
Waitaminute a TECH? For what?
https://vine.co/v/emIX0nBan6x brewer getting hung and the face of failure
By CRUD Go To PostI have to watch even if it ends up being a ass whooping. Gotta be there for my Rockets.good shit lol
I really like the idea for a rule change when on a call that is going to lead to free throws, the team gets to pick whether or not they want the ball back or to shoot the free throws. Leaves potential subjectivity out of the question of whether it was really an intentional foul and could reduce hard fouls on big men as well.
By IWMTB19 Go To PostI really like the idea for a rule change when on a call that is going to lead to free throws, the team gets to pick whether or not they want the ball back or to shoot the free throws. Leaves potential subjectivity out of the question of whether it was really an intentional foul and could reduce hard fouls on big men as well.
People would still whine about people who can't make FTs not being punished enough.
I won't lie, I'm enjoying watching Harden get exposed. Dude is fucking garbage without his shitty FT's.
By Slaent Made Me Change My Username Go To PostI won't lie, I'm enjoying watching Harden get exposed. Dude is fucking garbage without his shitty FT's.
Right? MVP MVP MVP though.
Howard is about to check out right now and Harden has been completely exposed. How does Houston compete now?
Is this what Rocket slaent was dreading? Is this why despite going past the 1st round, they knew in their hearts what laid ahead?
This series is over, meh. Can't imagine Golden State or Memphis would intentionally foul in the next series so that should be nicer.
By db Go To PostIs this what Rocket slaent was dreading? Is this why despite going past the 1st round, they knew in their hearts what laid ahead?
Only the ones who knew this was an awful matchup and also know Houston sports history.